1997 general election · East of England
Epping Forest: 1997 general election result
The Conservatives won Epping Forest at the 1997 general election with a majority of 5,252. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- ConservativeConservative
- Majority
- 5,2529.9% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 72.9%53,007 valid votes
- Electorate
- 72,690
| Party | Votes | Share | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservative Won | 24,117 | 45.5% | |
| Labour | 18,865 | 35.6% | |
| Liberal Democrats | 7,074 | 13.4% | |
| Others | 2,951 | 5.6% | |
| Valid votes | 53,007 | ||
| Majority | 5,252 | 9.9% | |
No change figures: the constituency’s boundaries changed after the 1992 election.
Questions and answers
Who won Epping Forest at the 1997 general election?
The Conservative candidate won with 24,117 votes (45.5%).
What was the majority in Epping Forest in 1997?
5,252 votes (9.9% of valid votes) over the Labour.
What was the turnout in Epping Forest in 1997?
72.9% of the 72,690 registered electors cast a valid vote (53,007 votes).
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